Karma Cambodia
Bike tour in Cambodia | 13 days Siem Reap to Phnom Penh | US$1990
Cycle the smiling roads of Cambodia from the ancient temples of Angkor, through the vibrant cpital Phnom Penh, to the beautiful beaches of the south.
This adventurous trip will take you cycling on the fun roads of Cambodia to some of the most spectacular temples in history and through the villages of smiling Khmer people. The majesty of the Angkor temples is lost on no one and you'll realise why after spending 3 days in and around the temples.
But there's more to Cambodia than just temples. Cycling the highways and byways we travel from west to east and then south to the beautiful Cambodian coastline visiting the charming capital Phnom Penh as well as smaller regional towns and witnessing all that Cambodia has to offer.
Itinerary
Days 1-4 | Siem Reap
After arriving into Siem Reap you'll have three days to explore the wonders of the ancient Angkor Kingdom by the best way possible...bicycle. On day 4 after riding to the ruined temple of Beng Melea you will transfer to the town of Kompong Thom. Cycle 40+70km.
Day 5 | Kompong Cham
We travel to this provincial capital first by road and then by bike on some of Cambodia's beautiful back roads. Cycle 76km.
Days 6-7 | Phnom Penh
One of the most picturesque cycling days, we ride along dirt roads by the Mekong River which takes us to the nation's capital. We will visit the S21 prison and have time to cruise around this charming city. Cycle 63km.
Day 8 | Takeo
Turning south, we pay an early morning visit to the infamous Killing Fields before continuing on to the small lake side town of Takeo. Cycle 83km.
Day 9 | Kep
Taking great back roads all day we arrive in Kep, the former beach side resort town of the French era. Now partly in ruins Kep is enjoying a comeback. Cycle 100km.
Day 10 | Kampot
A free realxing morning and an easy afternoon ride brings us to charming Kampot which sits between rivers and mountains and is the perfect place to relax and enjoy an old colonial town. Cycle 25km.
Days 11-13 | Sihanoukville
It's coastline riding for our last day on the bikes, cycling under the gaze of the Elephant Mountains. We stay for a day in the coastal resort town of Sihanoukville for a well earned beach-side rest. On the last morning we will transfer in the morning dropping you off at the airport or you can choose to stay extra days in Sihanoukville or Phnom Penh. Cycle 108km.
Country Combo's
If you are looking for more cycling, consider linking this tour with one of our other tours to create an extended holiday:
Hanoi to Saigon and Karma Cambodia
2010 Jun 14 - 2010 Jul 09
Cycle Hanoi to Saigon in Vietnam, then fly over Siem Reap to cycle Cambodia.
Lao Lao and Karma Cambodia
2010 Jul 12 - 2010 Aug 05
Starting in Bangkok, cycle through Laos, then fly to Siem Reap to cycle Cambodia.
Facts and Information
Style
fully supported cycling
Inclusions
support vehicle, local guides, tour leader, most meals, entry fees
Group Size
minimum 4, maximum 14
Accommodation
9 nights comfortable hotel, 3 nights local guesthouse (with private bathroom)
Meals Included
12 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Days Cycling
8
Kilometres Cycled
565km
Bikes
not included - bring your own or rent a Trek mountain bike for US$130
Difficulty
moderate (customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 - the hardest being 5)
Cycling Conditions
84% sealed road, 16% dirt road. Cambodia's roads have a reputation as the worst in South East Asia but they are changing fast. Work is in progress on all the major highways while the back roads we sometimes use are not sealed. Apart from a few hills on the last day all roads are flat.
Feedback and Reviews
“This was the first group tour I've ever taken & totally fabulous. It is setting a very high standard for future trips."
- Pamela, December 2007
"My first experience of Asia couldn't have been better. I definitely feel cycling was the best way to experience a country."
- Anon, July 2007
"While the Angkor temples were amazing, must-see-in-your-lifetime
sights, I was still most enthralled each day when we rode on the dirt roads
through the villages. Those images, and the children yelling 'hello!', will
stick with me forever."
- Suzanne, Dec 2008